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The softplc tag on WindowsForum.com covers software PLC systems that run deterministic industrial control on general-purpose PC hardware instead of dedicated programmable logic controllers. Recent discussion centers on OnLogic's Helix 521-PLC and Helix 524-PLC, two industrial computers built around Intel Core Ultra processors and CODESYS-optimized Windows 11 IoT. The compact 521-PLC targets tight control cabinets, while the larger 524-PLC adds a PCIe slot for a Hilscher netX fieldbus card. The recurring theme is replacing dedicated PLCs with x86 machines that run real-time control alongside other workloads while keeping deterministic tasks isolated from Windows.
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    OnLogic Helix PLCs Launch With CODESYS; 524 Adds netX Fieldbus

    OnLogic has added two industrial PCs built to run CODESYS as a software PLC. The Helix 521-PLC and Helix 524-PLC use Intel Core Ultra processors and ship with CODESYS-optimized Windows 11 IoT. The low-profile 521-PLC suits tight control cabinets, and the larger 524-PLC adds a PCIe slot that can...